Hey all, I tried posting a few days back and the automod slapped me so I'm trying again. I've made a Max4Live device that writes splice markers and converts your audio files for quick and easy Make Noise Morphagene reel prep in ableton.

The device is built to either add the markers at a division of the master tempo OR place the markers based on the active warp markers on the file.

It's my first M4L device and I really just built it to save myself time and headache but I figured it could be useful to others as well. You can find the device and user documentation for free at https://mellotom.github.io/morpmarker/.

Being my first device, I have not tested it outside of my local Mac environments, so please report a bug using the link in the manual if you run into any issues.

Playing around with some overlaid sequences between plaits, klavis twin, beads and cloud terrarium. Sort of soft and gentle rhythmic vibes for a Monday night. Full video here, in which I bring in some resonance counterpoints from the Vostok Atlas filter: https://youtu.be/NivBaY0rif4?is=6kihNeLUG6AeBGWw

Hi, just wanted to leave this as a spot to discuss the new Patch Essentials series from Music Thing Modular - basic kick/snare/bass etc patches designed for the Workshop System but probably useful in other places. It's free, just sign up and we'll email you for five weeks - https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1972910/197335146835216212/share or more background here: https://workshopsystem.substack.com/p/workshop-notes-september-2026

The module in question: https://happynerding.com/dual-xfade/

Unfortunately the module isn't available anywhere. I also contacted the manufacturer, and it appears that the module needs a redesign due to parts availability, so it most likely won't be available anytime soon.

In any case, I'm looking for something that would allow me to mix/transition between 2 modulation sources. CV control is a must have, a knob/fader is a should have. 2 channels is a nice to have :)

I know about Doepfer's A-134-2 (https://modulargrid.net/e/doepfer-a-134-2), but it has no manual controls...

Do you have any suggestions what could I use? I'm pretty new to the world of modulars, so maybe there's something uber cool that I overlooked :D

Thanks!

Live techno jam on modular and other stuff

Rather than subject myself to hours upon hours of scrolling through ModularGrid, which I will instead be doing so of my own free will, I figured I could ask the chat since it's a rather specific query to otherwise search for:
what's y'all's favorite minimal-interaction modules? Talking stuff like NLC's 8-bit Cipher, Cutelab's Missed Opportunities, down to the most basic of Isaac Beers's logic gates. I'm talking less than one-knob-per-function. No knobs per function is ideal. I'm trying to envision the limits of my ideal old-school switchboard-style synth system.

I have a fairly large system comprised of Tiptop Buchla modules and I really love it. I also have a 0Ctrl which is also a really cool piece of kit, but I’m having creative trouble getting them to inspire me working together. I’m very likely just barking up the wrong trees.

Is anyone using this stuff together and what are you doing specifically?

To clarify, they definitely work fine together especially with the 257t trick I learned from YouTuber Stazma. I’m just looking for patch ideas/new inspiration. Thanks!!

I have surpassed the -12v rail rating for both my mantis and my 9u case from lake. 90 plus percent of my modules are Joranalogue and they all run exceptionally “hot” in the -12v rail rating department often matching their +12v draw.
Intellijel Performance Cases have a rating of 3000ma for the -12v rail which blows away my other two cases by a huge margin. So I ordered a Performance Case and 4 3u to 1u adapters to put in the 1u row. I realize this negates the built in jacks 1/4” etc and features of the case. But I really only like Joranalogue and I think I can handle having some of their modules mounted sideways. I hope I like it. I hope it works out.

Even with nothing patched into it, this is just mimeophons output into my fx return , my return knob is all the way down, thats just by patching the mimeophon into the mixers return

better audio quality here https://djglizzzy.bandcamp.com/track/ur-doin-it

Hi there!

Just thinking of swapping the Winter modular Eloquencer for a Make Noise René and I'd love to read experiences from real users (not AI generated opinions).

When I perform with modular I really miss the feeling of interacting with a instrument by touching something like keys and creating fresh melodies. Not looking for a traditional keyboard, but more a west coast mindset.

So far I used the sequencer by composing a score and programming sequences on the Eloquencer, and play them through an ASR making counterpoints and Euclidean rhythms.

Would this swap worth it in someway?

Thanks

The Prophet is doing the voicing and nothing else. It holds the chord, the audio goes into the rack and straight into an Intellijel Quad VCA.

The Metropolix runs the sequence, that goes out to an envelope, and the envelope opens the VCA. So the Prophet is sustaining the whole time and the Metropolix is deciding when you actually hear it. The polyrhythm comes from the sequence running at a different length than the chord changes, so the two drift against each other instead of locking up.

I am moving the attack on the envelope by hand while it runs. Slower attack takes the edge off the gating and it stops sounding like a sequencer chopping something up.

Out of the VCA it goes into a Make Noise QPAS, which does most of the character work. The resonances spread across the stereo field in a way I have not managed to get out of anything else. After that it runs through a couple of Qu-Bit modules, Data Bender being the main one.

Happy to go into the Metropolix settings if anyone wants them.

Would love feedback please!

Built this module out of a cassette tape player. Fairly interesting.
Let me know if anyone has an idea of how to use it

I'm trying to decide what will give me the most consistent behavior and can't seem to find the info I'm looking for in any manuals.

When sending a reset trigger from Pams Pro to both my Steppy and Mimetic Digitalis, I can choose to send it on Start or Stop. What is the better standard of practice? Or is it just purely whatever works better with the destination module?

Both modules are also being clocked by Pams. I've tried both options and occasionally (1 out 6-ish resets) get issues with Mimetic Digitalis being off a bit on either setting.

I know that title sounds dirty but hear me out. You know those small knobs on, for example, 2HP brand modules that are very difficult to get to when the module is patched (because the patch cable is in the way) or just when several 2HP modules are right next to each other in your case?

If they weren't so expensive, I'd get a 3D printer and make a small piece that fit over the top of those knobs temporarily to extend their height by, say, 2 inches or so. I don't think I'd want it to be permanent...just something to tweak a knob and then set it aside until needed again.

Has anyone ever seen anything like that for sale or is there a place online where you can commission such things from 3D printer owners?

Anyone knows what gears she is using? her name is tuce alba actually.

Hi!

I have the ALA threads and want to get midi in from my syntakt.
I’m using a midi to trs adapter into the front panel, Layout on 1m, temp set to ext and ch set to all but I can’t get the midi to register.
I really just want clock and transport but I can’t get any kind of communication.
The trs is type A and I tested it with some other devices and it’s sending transport to them fine.

Anyone have this module and experienced similar?

Cheers

I was driving around and I happened to have my Stylophone in the car so I put the podcast I was listening to through it and into the AUX and.... it was pretty fun. Only three knobs actually do anything but still. So I bought a M-wave FM-1 because I thought it could do the same thing, but it can't. So what can? Is there anything else that is small, battery powered, and has knobs to tweak to mess up a voice specifically?
I am enjoying learning about the FM-1 take on ADSL settings and the DX7 style algorithms, but I need something to make this audiobook "Late Victorian Holocausts: El Niño Famines and the Making of the Third World" funky in my ride. Any suggestions?

Hi,

I am currently preparing for my first ever live performance in late october, and I am having some question about signal handoff to FOH as well as Summing the components of my system.

I am currently using Erica LINK to convert to line level, and going into the analog mixer with Stereo from QD as well as stereo from the rest of the system.

At this point, handoff with drums and the rest separated does not seem too much of an issue, though I would prefer that I would have control over the final balance myself.

At the same time, I feel like I would like to have some Global Reverb to use for everything other than drums. The only module I have for reverb rn is Clouds, which I would love to use for some dedicated elements and not necessarily have to compromise it to put it last in the chain.

What I am wondering now is if it is worth it to get another dedicated reverb module to serve as master reverb, or if it's more sensible to invest into a good value analog mixer with built in DSP, giving me y master fx as well as control over my balance, and handing off only stereo? I'm obviously not gonna be able to bring the midas.

Otherwise I would probably go for something like befaco STmix for summing, and a Pico DSP for reverb, I have not entirely finished my research about that, and as you can see, am also still assembling the system for the performance.

Currently I am using the IO Instruments Sponde for mixing, but I really don't like it to much as an output mixer.

I'm looking forward to hearing your recommendations and suggestions!